WEST VIRGINIA Part 3

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If a couple fulfills the residency requirements, then one of the spouses must file a Petition for Divorce (form number SCA-FC-101), in the circuit court of either their or their spouse’s county of residence. This petition gives an outline of the parties involved, their marriage status, their property, their children and most importantly how the petitioning spouse (now called the Petitioner) wishes that the marital property be divided. Once this form has been filed it is the Petitioner’s responsibility to serve the petition and other necessary papers (like a summons to court) on his or her spouse.